Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a leader in the specialty property and casualty market, is partnering with Snapsheet Appraisal Services, a leader in cloud-native claims management solutions, to deliver best-in-class claims management technology to customers, the companies announced.

Skyward Specialty said the partnership with Snapsheet is a further step in its effort to partner with the very best technology companies and to advance the company’s claim capabilities including the rapid advances in claims-related technology, “big data” analytics, telematics, and artificial intelligence, among others, the company said.

Snapsheet’s virtual appraisal process enables the assessment and settlement of claims within hours of the claim being filed. By eliminating the need to wait for an in-person damage assessment, this strategic approach speeds up the claim process and improves overall customer satisfaction.

“We are embracing new technologies in every facet of our business to drive out cost, improve loss outcomes and deliver superior customer experiences. As part of this initiative, our partnership with Snapsheet streamlines our appraisal experience and provides greater transparency into our customers’ needs,” Sean Duffy, chief claims officer of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, said in a release. “Snapsheet’s advanced technology will ensure that vehicles are quickly repaired and back in-service, thereby providing a better claims experience and service to our insureds.”

“At Snapsheet, we work with every type of vehicle, from private passenger to complex specialty commercial vehicles, and have the ability to finetune our technology, processes and people to create a unique process for carriers and their customers,” Andy Cohen, chief operating officer of Snapsheet, said. “We are thrilled to help Skyward Specialty Insurance Group as they expand their business and look to create a preeminent specialty insurance business. We look forward to providing their clients with more impactful solutions and expedited commercial claims experiences.”